Man City refuse to deny guilty verdicts in Premier League 115 breaches case - ESPN

Manchester City on Friday did not deny there has been a guilty verdict in the majority of charges of financial breaches in their legal case with the Premier League.

Both the club and the Premier League have been approached by ESPN over media reports that City have been found guilty in 114 of 115 counts by an independent panel.

When contacted by ESPN on Friday, the Premier League said they wouldn't comment on a «private and confidential process.»

City also did not deny that they have been informed of the panel's decision and instead released a statement insisting that the process «remains ongoing.»

One source has told ESPN that City sought an injunction Friday to block initial reporting of the verdict. City strongly denied that is the case when approached by ESPN.

It is expected that City — which could face anything from a fine, points deduction or expulsion from the Premier League by way of punishment — will appeal any guilty verdict.

A statement issued by City on Friday read: «The Premier League process remains ongoing, with significant elements to be completed, and subject to strict confidentiality. As such Manchester City FC's position remains consistent with the club's statement of February 2023.

»The club has diligently respected due process for eight years on the basis that the Premier League Board and Executive would behave as an independent, impartial and fair-minded regulator, free from partisan influence."

The Premier League announced the charges against City in February 2023 following a four-year investigation.

The case was heard at an independent hearing at the International Dispute Resolution Centre in London, beginning in September 2024. It came to an end in December 2024 after 12 weeks of deliberations.

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